Ryanair starts direct flights to Malta and Krakow from Glasgow and Aberdeen Airports

A new twice-weekly service to Malta with Ryanair has taken off for the first time from Glasgow Airport.

Operating on Tuesday and Saturday’s passenger have increased flexibility and convience for travel to one of the Mediterranean’s most popular destinations.

On 1st April, 2025), saw the first service to Malta depart from Glasgow Airport.

This eagerly anticipated addition marks Ryanair’s seventh route from Glasgow, complementing the airline’s current destinations of Alicante, Brussels, Dublin, Krakow, Malaga, and Wroclaw.

With Ryanair’s expansion, Glasgow Airport is excited to offer our passengers from Scotland’s largest city a convenient and direct option for experiencing Malta’s rich history, stunning coastline, and vibrant culture.

 Mark Beveridge, Managing Director, Glasgow Airport said: “We are delighted to welcome Ryanair’s new direct service to Malta, which marks the airline’s seventh route from Glasgow Airport. This new connection will provide our passengers with greater flexibility and convenience when travelling to one of the Mediterranean’s most sought-after destinations.

“This latest addition further strengthens Glasgow Airport’s connectivity and offers Scottish travellers a fantastic opportunity to explore Malta’s rich history, stunning coastline, and vibrant culture. The twice-weekly service, operating on Tuesdays and Saturdays, is perfectly timed to cater to holidaymakers looking for short breaks, week-long stays, or extended getaways.

“Ryanair’s continued expansion at Glasgow Airport is a testament to the strong demand for international travel from our passengers.”

New Krakow route at Aberdeen International Airport

Also, flights to Krakow with Ryanair have launched from Aberdeen International Airport. Yesterday saw the first flights from the North East’s largest transport hub offering exciting new travel options for passengers.

The service to Poland is Ryanair’s fourth destination from Aberdeen International Airport joining Malaga, Alicante and Faro.

Krakow, one of the most highly requested destinations from Aberdeen, becomes the airport’s second direct connection to Poland, joining the popular route to Gdansk.

The launch of this twice-weekly new service reinforces Ryanair’s growing presence at Aberdeen International Airport, where demand for European destinations has been on the rise. Flights to Krakow operate on Wednesday and Saturday.

Mark Beveridge, Managing Director, Aberdeen International Airport, said: “We are thrilled to welcome Ryanair’s new direct service to Krakow, further enhancing Aberdeen International Airport’s connectivity to Europe. This twice-weekly service will provide passengers with greater flexibility and convenience when traveling to one of Europe’s most vibrant and historically rich cities.

“Krakow has been one of the most highly requested destinations from Aberdeen, and we are delighted that Ryanair has responded to demand by introducing this much-anticipated route.

“We are not only celebrating the start of this Krakow route but Ryanair’s decision to increase its Faro, Alicante and Malaga services to three flights per week underscoring its commitment to operations in our city.

“With a 50% increase in capacity for summer 2025 and 20,000 additional departing seats, these enhancements highlight the growing demand for European destinations from the North East.”

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